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Salem, NJ vs Ogden, UT

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Highlights
- Ogden spends 51.1% less per student than Salem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 76.2% higher in Ogden than in Salem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ogden had 7.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Salem
 Salem, NJOgden, UTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,967$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,496  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,248$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31964573
 Students per Counselor293  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.10.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Salem    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

The city of Salem leaves a lot to be desired, in any category. The climate is usually bitterly cold, but snow-free in the winter. The summer is humid and hot. The  More

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Reviews for Ogden    30 Reviews

Ogden is an old industrial city that was once a huge railroad and mill town and IRS office (still there; hey...they provide jobs). It's always been a bit rougher, poorer  More

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~~Me = Utahn, 44, College Graduate, Homeowner, Father~~ Fact...Just 40 miles north of Salt Lake City, Ogden was named the 6th best place to raise a family by Forbes.   More

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